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Post by cso on Feb 7, 2013 13:33:10 GMT
The two main issues on the vicotria line today (the two fire alerts at Brixton and Victoria) seemed to be causing lots of issues...
The second one did give me a 'fun' thing on the journey in to work as my train left Oxford Circus bound for Green Park, got about half way and then stopped. The driver announced that there was a train in the platform ahead, and traction current had been switched off.
He then proceeded to walk through the train and reverse us back to the platforms at Oxford Circus (although this whole thing took about 25 minutes)...
Allegedly, the fire alert at Victoria was apparently a fire under a train, according to a colleague.
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Post by cso on Feb 3, 2013 10:40:23 GMT
From the LT Museum Website:
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Post by cso on Jan 29, 2013 7:47:41 GMT
Right, think I've got this sorted out! l1group gets the points for the following answers: Location A: Brockley - view from Endwell Road bridge [Chris M] (click for a larger version) Train B: 1938 Stock Location D: Ickenham - view from south end of platforms [bowroaduk] (click for a larger version) Location F: Rickmansworth Location G: Maida Vale - exterior [MRFS] (click for a larger version) allan60 gets the points for getting the full answer for B: Location B: 1938 stock - at Harrow on the Hill platform 4 detail of interior [Caravelle] (click for a larger version) Deep Level gets the points for getting: Location C: Becontree - mirror at top of stairs to wb [Chris M] (click for a larger version) Still to getClue for Location E: (no larger version available) Clue for Train F: (click for a larger version) There's still the foreground to get, but I don't see either a clue or an answer image for it, so I can't post that just now.
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Post by cso on Jan 28, 2013 0:04:53 GMT
Right, I think I'm taking a day off quiz duty tomorrow, having seen the question for today!! Question: Identify these 7 locations: 5 stations (A, C-E and G), 1 type of train (B), 1 type of train and location (F); and the location of the foreground framework. (click for a larger version) The locations are referenced according to the diagram below:
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Post by cso on Jan 27, 2013 12:31:21 GMT
Yup, you pick up the bonus points domh245.
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Post by cso on Jan 27, 2013 11:11:13 GMT
Points to mtmikethom for Chancery Lane. Just the reason to guess now...
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Post by cso on Jan 26, 2013 11:54:09 GMT
I did notice that it was a 15 minute service, but it is finishing early and starting later.
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Post by cso on Jan 25, 2013 23:44:43 GMT
Chris appears to have forgotten to mention that there's a bonus point available in the quiz today as well As it stands, there's been no correct guesses, and there is no clue version... so this one is still open!
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Post by cso on Jan 25, 2013 21:09:20 GMT
As the last station is for comnections to an airport, and it's payday, I believe I am now meant to play an international station.
Gare du Nord
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Post by cso on Jan 25, 2013 7:56:44 GMT
That's good enough for me. revupminster: Link: The entrance to each of these stations has moved since opening
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Post by cso on Jan 25, 2013 0:10:58 GMT
A veritable full house today... with all but the link established. Points to Deep Level for identifying: Station B: Tower Hill - passage between western ends of bay and westbound through platforms [Chris M] (click for a larger version) Station D: Caledonian Road & Barnsbury - Offrod Street entrance [Chris M] (click for a larger version) Points to l1group for getting: Inset B: "Planters" by Tatiana Orloff, Columbus Square, Canary Wharf [Chris M] (click for a larger version) Station C: Angel - exterior of old station building [Chris M] (click for a larger version) Points to pgb for getting: Inset C: York station - canopy roof from footbridge [Chris M] (click for a larger version) Points to domh245 for getting: Station A: Fulham Broadway - station roof from southern footbridge [Chris M] (click for a larger version)
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Post by cso on Jan 24, 2013 7:44:47 GMT
You are correct, A is indeed Hounslow West, melikepie.
Londonstuff did correctly identify his own photo and the station contained within it.
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Post by cso on Jan 23, 2013 7:40:23 GMT
I write this post from a different type of Tube, the Oxford Tube heading in to London for work... apologies for the delay Please identify the 3 stations in this image. (click for a larger version) The locations are identified according the following diamgram:
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Post by cso on Jan 23, 2013 7:38:54 GMT
Points to astock5000 for getting the station correct. Main photo: Watford High Street - platform canopy [Chris M] Points to alang for the left inset. Inset 1: Chedworth Roman Villa [Chris M] (click for a larger version) No attempts at the other inset though: (click for a larger version)
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Post by cso on Jan 18, 2013 13:20:04 GMT
Thunderbirds? You do realise that it was a fictional program and no such thing exists?
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Post by cso on Jan 17, 2013 22:33:00 GMT
I was very impressed with these - as was the other half when I showed them
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Post by cso on Jan 17, 2013 19:06:24 GMT
Platform man at Hammersmith was tonight announcing delays due to "Operational Reasons"
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Post by cso on Jan 14, 2013 8:08:50 GMT
Like Chris, I'd like to extend thanks to all involved... It was a fantastic experience, and I loved every minute of it. Just seeing the steam train coming in to Moorgate was enough for me, but the fantastically good ride and the fellow passengers in the carriage made the event so much more fun. The looks on the faces of people on platforms and trains was fantastic, although some were oblivious and doing double takes. Tfl staff, the BTP and what looked like a fireman were all taking videos and pics and everyone just seemed to be saving a good time. Despite doubting the price, I feel it was worth the money. Smoother ride than A, C and S stock too
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Post by cso on Jan 10, 2013 20:20:02 GMT
I don't know official times but I know there's a trip from Moorgate to Edgware Rd and back leaving at 2010 - cant remember which way is steam and which is Sarah though.
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Post by cso on Jan 10, 2013 19:51:33 GMT
Indeed, how dare they couple one of the old trains to the most excellent S Stock! Oh well, shame about the image but never mind - I probably wouldn't have been able to either
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Post by cso on Jan 10, 2013 19:48:46 GMT
Since when did the Northern Line run to Edgware Road?
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Post by cso on Jan 10, 2013 18:59:31 GMT
All 3 platforms at Uxbridge are often full... locally referred to as the 'Uxbridge Blackhole' as there always seems to be trains going in the opposite direction but never any going in the one we're travelling to.
It appears, at times, as if the pattern is to fill all 3 platforms, empty all 3 platforms and repeat - but I'm sure this is not the real case!
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Post by cso on Jan 10, 2013 18:26:03 GMT
Maybe both stories are right - it was driver training in how to rescue the RAT if it gets stuck when out and about (I'm only jesting with this btw!) Guessing you didn't get a picture, metman?
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Post by cso on Jan 10, 2013 10:03:27 GMT
That's not good news, given the pictures I've seen of the rehearsal seem to show it going OK...
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Post by cso on Jan 9, 2013 8:56:39 GMT
Will he S7 be in service, or is it going to be the one at Moorgate as a museum type thing for the 150 steam events?
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Post by cso on Jan 8, 2013 8:29:45 GMT
Points to Neutro for being first with the correct answer to the station. Main photo: Temple - exterior [Chris M] Points to slugabed for getting the inset. Inset: Tidal flooding of Putney Embankment [Chris M] (click for a larger version) No points as no one has guessed why it was chosen for yestserday though...
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Post by cso on Jan 8, 2013 8:27:24 GMT
Morning all Apologies for the late start, it looks like we all had an early night last night (click for a larger version)
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Post by cso on Jan 5, 2013 10:34:47 GMT
Are you familiar with the Journey Planner timetable feed? It's absolutely horrendous to work with (much like ATOC's CIF timetable files), but has all the movement data for trains in passenger service - complete with set numbers and times to the nearest second Hi Fahad, I had a look at this last night, and I don't see Set Numbers in it as far as I can tell... certainly the TransExchange Publisher doesn't produce them and a quick glance through the output of reading the XML in to something doesn't show it.
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Post by cso on Jan 4, 2013 14:59:50 GMT
Whether it's cheaper or not, it would be illegal, and I suspect they'd be identified as the culprits and be fined lots of money...
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Post by cso on Jan 4, 2013 14:54:01 GMT
It is if you remove the new line as far as I can tell (I don't know what a thumper looks like, but it's definitely an A Stock and Watford!)
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